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Bathed by forty two beaches, Florianopolis is a wonderful sight for the visitor. Situated on the Island of Santa Catarina, the capital of the state of Santa Catarina has a landscape sprinkled with lakes, sand dunes, forests and small islands all along the coast. The inviting waves on beaches such as Joaquina and Praia Mole have encouraged successive national and international surfing championships such as the WCT (south america´s only WCT pro surf event) used to be hold here. The natural beauties of Florianopolis attract thousands of visitors every year. Mainly in the summer, tourists seek the diversity of the coast, its waves and the incredible nightlife. In the island it can be found, side by side, the most varied types of beaches: the long ones, with large sand strip, the small ones, encrusted in backwaters, those with strong waves and the ones of calm sea, looking like lagoons. Some urbanized, full of bathers and deserted ones, with access by trail only. Florianopolis is definitely the paradise for surfing, kite surfing, windsurfing, sailing and other radical sports and we are here to bring you the best of this blessed island
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Florianopolis is a very privileged city for surfing since it receives swells from the main quadrants, east and south. It is possible to surf almost every day waves going from 2 to 10 feet (0.5 to 3 meters) in all four seasons of the year. Conditions vary depending on swell, wind direction and intensity as well as the break’s bottom. BSA team knows when and where the best conditions can be found. No matter if you are a beginner or an expert in the sport we will take care of everything to ensure that you have an unforgettable surf experience in Brazil. In about one hour it is possible to check the surf in more than twenty different breaks. Most of them are beach breaks and a few point breaks which make surfing around the island virtually safe. Check always with our local guide and have fun!
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Brazil is known worldwide for its incredible parties, beautiful people and appreciation for living life passionately and vibrantly. Florianopolis in particular is blessed not only with incredible natural beauty, but also with some of the hottest nightlife in South America, and for that matter, the entire world. Dozens of nightclubs and hundreds of bars are spread through the city, but the central and Lagoa da Conceição areas offer most of the options. You will have a wide variety of rhythms and beats to choose from, going from local Brazilian music to rap, reggae, rock and roll, pop and electronic music. No matter what your plans are for the evening, the city will offer you the best option, always with friendly, warm and beautiful people around.
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Florianopolis – or “Desterro” as it was originally called – was founded in 1700 and settled fifty years later by immigrants from the Portuguese mid-Atlantic islands of the Azores. Since then, it’s gradually developed from being a sleepy provincial backwater into a sleepy state capital. With the construction of the bridges linking the island with the mainland, Florianopolis as a port has all but died, and today the city thrives as an administrative, commercial and tourist centre. Land reclamation for a multi-lined highway and new bus terminals has totally eliminated the character of the old seafront. Despite all the changes, though, the late nineteenth-century pastel-colored, stuccoes buildings still recall faint “old world” images, while the relaxed, small-town atmosphere provides a total contrast to the excitement of São Paulo or Rio.
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The cuisine of the island of Florianopolis has been greatly influenced by its past and present cultures. The impressions of their dishes are truly unique based on these different habits. Seafood is the city’s specialty. The oysters, cultivated in the south of the island can be consumed fresh out of the sea. The shrimp is the favorite aperitif, prepared and served in different ways. Tainha (Mullet) – fished between May and June, is prepared in “escalade” fashion: after salted and dried, it is grilled. Another characteristic of Florianopolis are the simple and cozy restaurants, close to the beaches and maintained by the fishermen. The city also has more sophisticated restaurants and fast food places, which serve international dishes, burgers, pizzas, sushi and so on. |
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Watch the video to know more about the Florianópolis island!
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